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Jeff Davis County
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Agriculture & Natural Resources

What is a 海角官方首页 Extension Agriculture Agent?

An agent extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased research-based education in agriculture, the environment and communities.

They also help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by staying in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities.


Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Crop Lands

Ensure your soil is productive!? Get a soil test to determine the amont and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden and other crops.? There is a $6 analysis fee per sample plus postage.? The cost of postage depends on the number of samples that are?shipped?together.? We have soil bags available at our office.

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Well Water Testing

Water from wells in Georgia is generally safe for consumption without treatment.? Some waters, however, may contain disease-causing organisms that make them unsafe to drink.? Well waters may also contain large amounts of minerals, making them too "hard" for uses such as laundering, bathing or cooking.? Some contaminants may cause human health hazards and others can stain clothing and fixtures, cause objectionable tastes and odors, or corrode pipes and other system compononents.

There are charges for water testing which include postage.? Contact your local county Extension office for more information on test that are available.


Jeff Davis County Annual Report - 2016

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT - 2017

jeff davis county annual report - 2020

Plow Points - Jeff Davis County Blog

  • Posted by Peanut Pest Update on Jul 2, 2025
    Info from Mark Abney’s Peanut Blog: It is the first of July, and the Georgia peanut crop is looking very good as a whole. Insect pressure has been pretty average to this point in the season. Lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) has been the most serious and widespread insect issue of 2025 so far. Growers need […]
  • Posted by Cotton Newsletter on Jun 10, 2025
  • Posted by Jennifer on May 27, 2025
    Here are a couple of links that may benefit you through the season. Peanut Rx: https://peanutrx.org Southern Corn Rust: (funding for this sentinel plot effort is through the Georgia Commodity Commission for Corn) https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/southern-corn-rust Soybean Rust: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/soybean-rust

Below are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.

Home & Garden

Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
The 海角官方首页 Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.

Schools

This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 海角官方首页 Extension and other research-based resources.
Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.